Guidelines and Requirements for Mandatory Recall Notices

This rule establishes guidelines and requirements for mandatory recall notices as required by section 214 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (‘‘CPSIA’’)

Rulemaking

FINAL RULE: January 21, 2010

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (‘‘Commission,’’ ‘‘CPSC,’’ ‘‘we’’) is issuing a final rule establishing guidelines and requirements for mandatory recall notices as required by section 214 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (‘‘CPSIA’’). The rule contains the Commission’s interpretation of information which must appear on mandatory recall notices ordered by the Commission or a United States district court pursuant to certain sections of the Consumer Product Safety Act (‘‘CPSA’’). The rule also contains Commission guidelines for additional information that the Commission or a court may order to be included on a mandatory recall notice.